Marcelo Vieira is a professional footballer from Brazil who currently plays for La Liga giants Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Marcelo has risen steadily through the ranks of Madrid to establish a permanent spot for himself and given his current form, he is likely to stay with a club for a few more years.
Being a part of one of the world’s best teams, Marcelo pulls in a lot of cash. Most footballers earn through a weekly wage, which is accompanied by bonuses and they also have endorsement deals. Let’s take a look at what Marcelo earns and his net worth.
Starting off with Brazilian club Fluminense in 2005, Marcelo joined Real Madrid in what was regarded as one of the biggest jumps in the history of football for a fee of $8 million. Marcelo receives a weekly salary $100,000, which coupled with bonuses, takes his annual income to around $5.2 million.
Marcelo’s current estimated net worth is around $17 million and has a market value of around $70.8 million, ranking 15th among La Liga players in terms of market value.
Investments and Luxuries
Marcelo own umpteen properties in both Spain and Brazil and the estimated value of his Madrid luxury house is around $1.9 million. He also owns a number of luxury cars including Audi, Lamborghini and Range rover all of whose estimated worth is $1.4 million . Apart from these Marcelo also has some personal investment endeavours which amount to around $8.1 million.
Endorsements
Until 2012, Marcelo was signed by Nike for the majority of his equipment. Currently, he endorses the brand Adidas like many of his other teammates at Madrid. However, the specifics of the deal have not been made public.
| Age | Source of Wealth |
| 30 | Real Madrid, Brazil, Endorsements |
| Salary | Endorsements |
| £5.2 million per annum | Adidas |
| Residence | Marital Status |
| Madrid, Spain | Married to Clarice Alves |
